Federer into U.S. Open quarterfinals for 10th time in 11 years

FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. -- Roger Federer reached his 10th U.S. Open quarterfinal in 11 years with a straight-set victory over Roberto Bautista Agut during Tuesday's action at the year's final Grand Slam tournament.

The second-seeded Federer wasn't severely tested by the 17th-seeded Bautista Agut on a steamy night in New York City, with the Swiss legend posting a 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 win to keep alive his quest for a sixth U.S. Open title.

Federer, who had a string of nine straight quarterfinal appearances in Flushing snapped by Tommy Robredo last year, is now 71-9 all-time in U.S. Open play.

The Serbian Djokovic and British Murray will meet for a 21st time at the ATP level, with the Serb leading the all-time series, 12-8. Djokovic is 3-2 in their Grand Slam meetings, but Murray is 1-0 versus Djokovic at the U.S. Open, including a win in the final here two years ago.

The reigning Wimbledon champion and seven-time major titlist Djokovic captured his lone U.S. Open title in 2011 and is a four-time runner- up in Flushing, including last year against Rafael Nadal. The Serbian star has appeared in the last four finals in New York.